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insubordinate

adjective
/ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example Sentences

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

Example Expressions

insubordinate behavior

Synonyms

disobedient, defiant, rebellious, unruly, noncompliant

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, submissive

Collocations

insubordinate attitude, insubordinate conduct, insubordinate employee

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